Post Offices vs. Virtual Mailboxes

Many lawyers and law firms have discovered that physical offices aren’t necessary. There are two popular options when it comes to creating your business address without a designated office. Virtual mailboxes and P.O boxes are both great ways to manage your mail. However, they do have some differences. Read on to see which option will fit you and your company best.

Differences between Virtual Mailboxes and P.O Boxes

P.O boxes are something we have all seen in our local post offices. They are physical locked mailboxes where tangible mail is delivered. People commonly use P.O boxes to keep their home addresses private. 

Virtual mailboxes use a real street address that receives mail on behalf of your company virtually.

Virtual Mailboxes

When it comes to reputability virtual mail boxes give your company a real street address. Each street address is linked to a familiar commercial building in your area. This will make your company come off as reliable, credible and professional. 

Virtual mailboxes are fully digital. This means you do not need to leave your house in order to pick up your mail or go through address changes in the case of a move. While virtual mailboxes are digital, you are still able to have letter mail forwarded to your home address. 

With virtual mailboxes you don’t just rent a mailbox, you are paying for a service. This service can include many perks some of which may include; virtual receptionists, mail management and office spaces to work from. These perks can be a real asset when it comes to meetings and business management. 

P.O Boxes

P.O Boxes do not give your company a real street address. Any clients, partners or potential business partners will see that you have a P.O box rather than a “physical” location. This can come off as unprofessional and less reliable. 

P.O Boxes are just a box in a post office. This means that unlike a virtual mailbox you are not able to use a professional space for meetings. The two perks that come with a P.O box are simply that they are locked boxes and that they keep your home address hidden. 

When it comes to business needs such as bank accounts, taxes and certain courier arrangements P.O boxes may not work out. Most banks require your business address to be a street address rather than a P.O box. Certain couriers are unable to do drop offs in some P.O box locations. Which can interfere with the efficiency of package pick ups and drop offs. 

Simply put virtual mailboxes offer more benefits than P.O boxes when it comes to having a remote business. They are convenient, practical and much more useful when it comes to business requirements. 

At Wolf Law Chambers we are here to help you with your work/life balance, professional image and human interaction. We offer one-day offices, conference rooms, and executive offices that are fully serviced. It is the perfect place for individuals or small firms that need a space and are on a tight budget. We have offices in Downtown Toronto, Oakville, and Mississauga. 

Wolf Law Chambers Private Offices will help you to save time, money, and effort, so you can focus on winning cases and growing your business. Our team will provide you with a wide range of services, making us the right choice for your office needs.

Visit our website www.wolflawchambers.com for more information about our spaces.

Office Pet Etiquette

We are in a new era, animals are becoming more and more common in the corporate world. Especially dogs. Who doesn’t love a dog? They boost everyone’s mood and create a happy environment even on the most dreadful work day. 

With that being said not all pups are office ready. Every employer and shared workspace  have their own set rules regarding bringing dogs into the office. If your workplace allows pups in the office, make sure you follow these rules of etiquette to maintain a professional work environment. 

Ask Coworkers First

Even if you work in a pet friendly office, making sure that your coworkers are comfortable is important. Most people love dogs. However, some people have allergies or bad experiences with dogs that can make them feel uncomfortable around dogs. Checking with your coworkers is the best way to make everyone feel comfortable with your new office buddy.

Frequent Potty Breaks 

Make sure to have a plan for potty breaks. Your dog will likely eat/drink more since they are out of their comfort zone. The best way to make for less messes or interruptions is to create a schedule to take your dog out for a quick walk. 

Get Their Energy Out

To keep your workspace professional, try and get your dog’s energy out before you get into the office. Go for a run, play with a ball or play tug-o-war. Anything to get that energy level down. You want your pup to be calm and relaxed while in the office, so they don’t disturb you or your coworkers while you’re busy. 

Make Sure Your Dog is Comfortable in the Office

You know your dog best. If your pup isn’t good with small spaces, barks when they see their own shadow, is uncomfortable around strangers or possibly a biter you will want to keep them at home. The best way to test this theory is by creating an office-like space in your home and seeing how your dog handles it. 

Pet Proof Your Office

Just like baby proofing, our four-legged furry friends will likely need a bit of pet proofing. Do you have a chewer? Make sure you don’t have miscellaneous cords hanging around or notes that they may think look tasty. Do you like to leave your door open? You can pick up a baby gate for a good price on Facebook Marketplace or at Walmart. Are you a bit nervous about an accident? Bring some pee pads. It’s better to be safe than sorry. All of our dogs are different and have different needs. Just keep your dog’s needs in mind. 

Bring the Necessities

If your dog has a bed, favourite blanket or toys bring them over to the office so they feel comfortable and stay occupied. Make sure you bring enough dog food for the day and keep their water bowl fresh. Being well prepared will help keep your dog on their best behaviour. 

Have a Back Up Plan

If your dog is having an off day, as we all do. Make sure to have a set plan for that possibility. Can you take your dog back to your home? Do you need a doggysitter or doggy daycare? Its best to have a plan in place for those ‘what if’ moments. 

Bringing your furry friend to the office can have great benefits for you, them and the overall morale in the office. Just be sure to be courteous of the others around you and to be fully prepared for any and all doggy related possibilities. 

At Wolf Law Chambers we offer one-day offices, conference rooms, and executive offices that are fully serviced. It is the perfect place for individuals or small firms that need a space and are on a tight budget. We have offices in Downtown Toronto, Oakville, and Mississauga. 

Wolf Law Chambers Private Offices will help you to save time, money, and effort, so you can focus on winning cases and growing your business. Our team will provide you with a wide range of services, making us the right choice for your office needs.

Visit our website www.wolflawchambers.com for more information about our spaces.

4 Signs You Need a Private Office

Working from home sounds great. You can do your work, get some chores done, cook dinner, keep your dog entertained, the list of possibilities is endless. 

Eventually lines can get blurred. Work takes the back seat to all of the other distractions you have in your home. Meetings seem impossible and the only daily interaction you have is with your pets. It can go from this great option to a really difficult one pretty quickly. 

Here are 4 signs that you need to get back into a private office. 

You Are Getting Easily Distracted at Home

Being able to work from home sounds like the best of both worlds. Unless you are easily distracted. You have the option to fold laundry, watch a show or make snacks. Before you know it you have no time left in your day for your work. Your productivity is at an all time low. If this sounds like you, a shared workspace with a private office could be an amazing option. 

You Crave Human Interaction 

Working from home can get lonely. The office banter, collaborating on ideas or just a simple “hello” in the lunchroom means more than you originally thought. Sure some people can get on your nerves but in the grand scheme of things, being around like minded individuals helps elevate your mood and productivity. Joining a shared workspace will create a community of passionate,career driven people in similar careers. 

You Need A Professional Image

Meeting potential clients at home or in a coffee shop doesn’t feel like a professional option. Having a space dedicated to your business with a professional business address, private office space, waiting areas and boardrooms can really boost your image. 

You Need A Better Work/Life Balance

This goes hand and hand with distractions. Some people find themselves doing too much housework while working from home. Others find themselves working non-stop. Both of these things can create a stressful environment. Home doesn’t feel like home anymore, or work seems pointless. Being able to get out of the house and go to the office gives you a sense of structure. The benefit of renting your own space is that you don’t need to do a strict 9-5. You can go to your office part time and choose your own hours. 

Working from home sounds easy. Roll out of bed, put on your slippers and hop on the couch with your laptop and cases to review. But, it’s not always all what it’s cracked up to be. 

At Wolf Law Chambers we are here to help you with your work/life balance, professional image and human interaction. We offer one-day offices, conference rooms, and executive offices that are fully serviced. It is the perfect place for individuals or small firms that need a space and are on a tight budget. We have offices in Downtown Toronto, Oakville, and Mississauga. 

Wolf Law Chambers Private Offices will help you to save time, money, and effort, so you can focus on winning cases and growing your business. Our team will provide you with a wide range of services, making us the right choice for your office needs.

Visit our website www.wolflawchambers.com for more information about our spaces.

Shared Workspaces and How They Benefit Mental Health


Mental health is an important issue. One that should be taken quite seriously when it comes to
working and your work environment.


Due to COVID-19 working from home became very common. Even now in our post-COVID
society, many employers have their employees work remotely. While it has proved to boost
productivity, time management, and work/life balance for some. For others working remotely
has taken a toll on both their productivity and their mental health.


Shared workspaces spaces such as Wolf Law Chambers offer a great solution for
lawyers, paralegals and mediators companies that may find it hard to make connections and interactions due to the isolation of working remotely.

Using facilities such as ours can prevent loneliness. Working in isolation all day, every day can be draining. While working in a shared space you may not be part of the same company/team,
but you are able to have friendly interaction with a people in the common areas. This can bring joy to your day and reduce stress.


Stress and anxiety naturally occur when you are lonely. Going hours on end without speaking to
another person, overworking yourself, or stressing about deadlines can really get to you. In a
shared workspace environment you have the chance to interact, and you can even
run ideas or worries by like-minded individuals in similar fields. This creates a sense of
community that will ease your mind.


While working from home is good for some employees’ work/life balance. Others find it
increasingly hard to split time between the two. In some cases working from home means you
are either unproductive due to the distracting things around you or you overwork yourself due to
the fact that you are only 10 feet away from your desk at all times. Being able to “clock in and
clock out” can help some employees that feel as though their home is no longer their home, but
a stressful work environment. Working in an office can also provide peace and quiet with limited
distractions that one may need in order to complete their work.


A shared workspace where individuals can interact with each other, share
their ideas, and communicate their stresses will help improve their mental health. These
employees will feel more willing to come to work, they will take fewer sick days, as well as be
able to create friendships where they can bounce ideas around. The problems that they may
have faced while working alone will be easier to handle when they are around others. Shared
workspaces like Wolf Law Chambers can be a great solution, that give multiple benefits to someone’s mental health.


Wolf Law Chambers offers one-day offices, conference rooms, and executive offices that are
fully serviced. It is the perfect place for individuals or small firms that need a space and are on a tight budget. We have offices in Downtown Toronto, Oakville, and Mississauga. Visit our
website www.wolflawchambers.com for more information about our spaces.


Wolf Law Chambers Private Offices will help you to save time, money, and effort, so you can
focus on winning cases and growing your business. Our team will provide you with a wide range
of services, making us the right choice for your office needs.

The Best Gifts for Law Students

Law students are often important contributors to a lawyer’s overall success and the success of his or her practice. Law students are busy, constantly moving and often a little stressed because of the countless hours they put into the work that is fundamental to the services the lawyer provides. 

This year, you may be thinking of giving a dedicated hard working law student in your firm a gift showing your gratitude. The perfect gift will be something that can help ease their stress or help them in their future career.

To make your holiday shopping a little bit easier, we have created a small list that contains useful gadgets and stress relievers.

  1. Meal Kits 

In a world where you feel like you work 24/7, having the time to come up with and cook a good meal can be hard.  Nowadays we have amazing meal kits such as Chefs Plate, HelloFresh and Goodfood. This will make home cooking faster and more convenient for the busy law student in your life. They can say goodbye to late night McDonalds runs and hello to a nutritious and comforting meal. 

You are able to purchase gifts cards online and in local stores such as Walmart or Shoppers Drug Mart. 

  1. Temperature Controlled Mugs and Coasters

Long days and longer nights have one major thing in common. Cold coffee. Let’s face it things are busy enough on an average day let alone if you have a mountain of cases to sift through. Temperature controlled mugs and coasters will make sure they get the perfect, hot sip everytime. 

  1. Salt Therapy and Self Massagers 

Self care and stress release are important for students’ mental and physical health. With the limited amount of time they have in a day, known stress relievers can be hard to make time for. There are two easily accessible stress relievers that make for great gifts. For mental health a simple salt lamp can bring a calm and relaxing aura to any room. For physical health a hand held massager can work wonders on the built up knots from working at a desk all day. 

  1. Noise Canceling Headphones

Focusing can be hard, especially in a communal living situation. Roommates try their best to be quiet while everyones studying but a simple clink of a pan or a TV that is a bit too loud can be really distracting. Noise canceling headphones are perfect for the law student in your life that just can’t catch a break when it comes to distractions. 

  1. A Briefcase 

A monumental gift for every law student is their first real leather briefcase. These are both practical and sentimental. You can find unique styles, add monograms & lettering. The possibilities are endless when it comes to customization. 

Gag gifts can bring a few laughs upon opening. Sentimental, useful and stress relieving gifts make the gift receiver feel cared for, acknowledged and appreciated. Gifts like these that show thought and a deeper meaning are always a winner! 

The law student on your team is an integral part of a smooth sailing firm. Giving them recognition and appreciation during the holiday season is important. Sentimental, useful and stress relieving gifts such as the ones listed above is a sure fire way to acknowledge their efforts. 

While the thought of losing your law student once their post secondary education is complete. They may need a new space to call home once they graduate. Wolf Law Chambers offers one-day offices, conference rooms and executive offices that are fully serviced. It is the perfect place for individuals or small firms that need a space and are on a tight budget. We have offices in Downtown Toronto, Oakville and Mississauga. Visit our website www.wolflawchambers.com for more information about our spaces.

Wolf Law Chambers Private Offices will help you to save time, money, and effort, so you can

focus on winning cases and growing your business. Our team will provide you with a wide range

of services, making us the right choice for your office needs.